Marston Lake - Northwest Dike

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyDenver
Nearest CityDENVER
River/StreamSOUTH PLATTE RIVER-OS
Coordinates39.63668, -105.06835

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length4,375 ft
Year Completed1899 (127 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage21,100 acre-ft
Max Storage21,100 acre-ft
Normal Storage19,795 acre-ft
Surface Area652 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge220 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerDENVER BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/06/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO02800
Federal IDCO02800
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Marston Lake - North Dam 0.3 mi High Marston Lake - East Dam 0.9 mi High Marston Lake - South Dam 1.0 mi High Marston Lake - West Dike 1.0 mi Low Bowles #1 1.1 mi Significant Henry's Lake 1.4 mi Low Memorial Dam 1.4 mi Significant Grant B 1.7 mi Low Patrick Lake 1.8 mi Low Upper Tule Lake 1.9 mi Significant